Lilli Tagger vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round
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Lilli Tagger meets Maria Sakkari in the first round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Lilli Tagger vs Maria Sakkari prediction
Maria Sakkari will bid to end a four-match losing streak in Rome.
The Greek has been surging back up the rankings but is now just inside the top 50 ahead of a potentially tricky contest with Lilli Tagger.
The Austrian teenager reached the last eight in Linz recently but will be playing just the 14th tour-level match of her career.
The 18-year-old will no doubt relish the opportunity to push for an upset but Sakkari will be motivated to end that barren run.
Lilli Tagger vs Maria Sakkari tip: Maria Sakkari to win
